Career
Since incorporation in the State of Maryland in 1989, Mercado Consultants, Inc. (MCI) has provided many state and local agencies with our extensive experience in the planning and design of bridge and roadway projects.
Build Career
Thanks to hard-working and dedicated employees, Mercado Consultants, Inc. has grown into a firm well-respected by the local engineering community. Our employees are self-motivated and accepting of the challenges and responsibilities of a variety of assignments while working in a professional environment. We are seeking qualified individuals who are eager to meet these challenges, take pride in their work, and are anxious for the rewards and opportunities for advancement possible as a member of our team.
We are a rapidly growing, mid-sized engineering company with approximately 70 employees. Our company provides civil, structural engineering, surveying, bridge inspection, environmental science, construction management and GIS services to many agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region.
We offer excellent compensation and benefits, including a 401(k) plan; medical, dental, life and disability insurances; tuition assistance; paid vacation and holidays; bonus; and more. Mercado Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mercado Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Core Values
Mercado’s core values are the essential beliefs that all persons are created equal, that family is of fundamental importance, and that honesty and trust are always the best practice.
Benefits
We offer excellent compensation and benefits, including a 401(k) plan; medical, dental, life and disability insurances; tuition assistance; paid vacation and holidays; bonus; and more. Mercado Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
open positions
Technical Writer
Mercado Consultants, Inc., located in Ashton, Maryland, has an immediate opening for a technical writer, please see below:
We have an immediate opening for a full-time engineer (any discipline) or architect who has experience writing and/or reviewing technical specification documents for transit projects. The candidate must be local to the DC Metro area, and must be familiar with the CSI 50-Division MasterFormat specifications. A hybrid work location (working from the WMATA office and from home) can be considered.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, revise, and maintain WMATA standard specifications, including Division 1
- Working collaboratively with others
- Develop technical documents to support design, construction, contracts, and operations processes
- Develop and revise solicitation documents
- Prepare policy and procedure documentation
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in preparing technical specs and documents for rail transit projects
- Must be familiar with the CSI 50-Division MasterFormat specifications
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments within a transit authority
- Ability to write clearly and professionally
Mercado Consultants is a rapidly growing, mid-sized engineering company with approximately 60 employees. Our company provides civil and structural engineering, surveying, bridge inspection and GIS services to many agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Engineering services revolve around transportation-related projects. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including a 401(k) plan; medical, dental, life and disability insurances; tuition assistance; PTO and holidays and more. Mercado Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to kkalantary@mercadoeng.com